lohnen
worth · worthwhile · be worth · reward · pay off
Etwas bringt einen Vorteil oder Nutzen, sodass es sich gut anfühlt oder sinnvoll ist, es zu tun.
The German verb "lohnen" means "to be worth it" or "to pay off".
- It is related to the noun "Lohn", which means "wage" or "reward".
- "Lohnen" conveys the idea that an effort, investment, or action results in a positive outcome or compensation.
Similar words:
- sich auszahlen (to pay off)
- profitieren (to profit)
- belohnen (to reward)
Differences:
- "lohnen" focuses on the worth or benefit of an action (it’s worth doing).
- "belohnen" emphasizes giving a reward in return.
- "profitieren" refers to gaining advantage or benefit, often financially.
- "sich auszahlen" is more colloquial, meaning something yields results or benefits.
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Examples
Es lohnt sich, Deutsch zu lernen.verb
It is worth it to learn German.
Es lohnt sich, früh aufzustehen.verb
It is worthwhile to get up early.
Das Projekt wird sich lohnen.verb
The project will be worth it.
Es lohnt wirklich, dieses Buch zu lesen.verb
It is really rewarding to read this book.
Der Aufwand kann sich wirklich lohnen.verb
The effort can really be worth it (pay off).
Für so viel Arbeit hat es sich kaum gelohnt.verb
For so much work it has hardly been worth it.
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